Cleveland @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Sam Merrill has made 3.2 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 higher than he's converted from downtown over the course of the year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Sam Merrill has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 12.5% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has attempted 19.8 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the Hawks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The 6th-most lethargic tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Cavaliers. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have collected 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks (retaining possessions that can generate added chances for offense). Over the last 20 games, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) against the Hawks, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe. Donovan Mitchell will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player performance for all stats.

Dean Wade has attempted 5.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. The matchup against the Hawks is a positive one for scoring; opposing starting PFs have posted the 28th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (54.1%). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Dean Wade has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 30.0% higher than he's made in all games this season when playing away from home.

The Hawks have been the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 10 games while traveling, which ought to decrease plays for the Hawks. The matchup against the Cavaliers may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the NBA).

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The 6th-most lethargic tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Cavaliers. Over the last 5 games, opposing squads have collected 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Atlanta Hawks (retaining possessions that can generate added chances for offense). Isaac Okoro has sunk a measly 62.0% of his foul shots this season, quite a bit lower than his 74.2 mark last season. The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.0 free throws per game over the last 20 games (15th-least in the league).

The rate of 3-pointers made against Jarrett Allen has been quite high (50.5%) when he is on the visiting team and matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (96th percentile). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Jarrett Allen is a favorable one for drawing fouls; when Allen is on the visiting team opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a monstrous 4.9 free throws per game (96th percentile).

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Bogdan Bogdanovic has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 13.3% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Bogdan Bogdanovic will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city tends to raise player performance across the board.

Onyeka Okongwu has sunk 66.8% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 5.9% higher than he's converted overall this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Onyeka Okongwu stands to see an increase in output in all stat categories in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Georges Niang has converted 56.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 13.1% more than he's converted over the course of the year while playing away from home. Georges Niang has converted 3.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's converted from three in all games this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has attempted 19.8 foul shots per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the Hawks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Jarrett Allen has averaged 36.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 6.4 higher than he's averaged overall this year on the road. The matchup against Clint Capela is a good one for shots from the field; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have made a colossal 61.5% of their shot attempts from the field (89th percentile). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games. Jarrett Allen has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 22.6% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year.

Dejounte Murray has successfully made 9.4 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this season. Dejounte Murray has averaged 34.6 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 94th percentile. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Max Strus has attempted 7.8 three-pointers per game this year, putting him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Max Strus slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 33.5 minutes per game this year. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 13.6 shot attempts per game (22nd-highest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a positive matchup. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds save possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.3 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Among all players in the league, Saddiq Bey places in the 84th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 32.1 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the league to the other team over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Saddiq Bey has converted 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 more than he's made overall this season.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Johnson rates in the 80th percentile for field goal performance playing at home with a a great 53.3% rate this year. Jalen Johnson has successfully made 51.7% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 13.9% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season on his home court. Out of all players in the NBA, Jalen Johnson lands in the 85th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 32.1 minutes per game this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).